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    Melocactus matanzanus

    Also Known As

    • Melocactus matazanus
    • Dwarf Turk's-cap Cactus
    • Turk's-cap Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3"-4"
    • W: 3"-4"

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Melocactus matanzanus plant details

    Melocactus matanzanus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melocactus matanzanus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 4 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melocactus matanzanus

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Also known as the Turk's Cap cactus. Forms a fuzzy white and red top known as a cephalium, where flowers and fruits emerge. This species will form the cephalium relatively early, whereas most take quite a bit of time. Nice, symmetrical, globular cactus. Cephalium will continue to grow, eventually becoming rather tall and striking!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Regular water in summer, less in winter. Partial Sun. The Pink Flowers open in the afternoon. Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Melocactus matanzanus plant

    How to Grow Melocactus matanzanus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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